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Hughesville

Maryland · 2,197 residents · 11.151 sq mi
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Hughesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,859. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $472,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,197
+43%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hughesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,859
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,697 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,462
+62%since 2000
from $29,884 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$472,300
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+53%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,253)
Black13%(200)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian2.7%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(554)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(1,484)
Black25.2%(553)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(37)
Asian1.7%(37)
Other3.4%(75)
Diversity Score59.1%(1,299)
Diversity Score
59
+64%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 41.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.2%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughesville, Maryland?

Hughesville, Maryland has about 2,197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Hughesville, Maryland earns about $145,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughesville, Maryland expensive?

In Hughesville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $472,300.

How educated are people in Hughesville, Maryland?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hughesville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughesville, Maryland?

About 4.6% of people in Hughesville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughesville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughesville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 835 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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